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School of Podcasting Episodes

Feb. 25, 2008

Sponsorship Vs Premium Content

This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com If you want to have a sponsor for your show, you need to be a SALES PERSON. New to sales? Check out Zig Ziglar or Tom Hopkins but you need to have a system in place to PROVE ...

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Feb. 18, 2008

Wizzard Media - Technnology for Podcasters

This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.com The NEW School of Podcasting site (created with www.wordpresstool.com ) is now live. Today we talk with Rob Walch from Wizzard Media. ( www.wizzard.tv ) as well as www.podc...

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Feb. 12, 2008

But Wait There's MORE!

Show #124 originating from http://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today's show is has a fair amount of news. It does make the show come off like a giant SOP commercial, but you should know how the School of Podcasting can be...

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Feb. 4, 2008

Is Podcast Promo Swapping Dead?

Show #123 Originating at http://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today we talk about Promo Swapping. Is it dead? Is it useful? We also talk about making a great promo. We play some promos and ask, "Does this make you want to ...

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Jan. 28, 2008

Evo Terra Author of Expert Podcasting Practices

#122 This podcast originates at http://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today we have an interview with Evo Terra who is the Author of Expert Podcasting for Dummies (as well as Podcasting For Dum mies) and one of the master m...

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Jan. 21, 2008

Battling Fan Noise in Your Podcast Studio

This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today I explain how I received my second microphone arm (the one that cost $39 on ebay and it works better than the one I got for $29). However, now with my computer closer...

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Jan. 14, 2008

Podcasting Can Boost Your Business - I've Got Proof

This podcast episdoe #120 originates at http://www.shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com One of the benefits of being a member of the School of Podcasting is our weekly roundtable / live Question and anser sessions (typical 60 - 1...

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Jan. 7, 2008

Cyber Clutter and Podcastclicks.com Relaunched

Show #119 originating from www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today I talk about how having a clean website at www.logicalloss.com lead to me getting a new advertiser. I've relaunched Podcastclicks.com and from now through the end of...

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Dec. 31, 2007

You Should Not Be Podcasting

Episode #118 Today I talk about some of the lovely podcasts I've run across that I feel are awful. It seems people are falling into certain areas: The person who thinks they are going to make thousands of dollars next week. T...

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Dec. 24, 2007

Common Confusion Cleared

Today I talk about some of the items I see that confuse new podcasters. 1. The Podcast and Episode Delemna. There is a "Podcast" name (Think "Friends"), and there is an "Episode" name (think "Monica and Chandler's Wedding). S...

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Dec. 17, 2007

Wordpress Tool - Customized Wordpress Themes

Podcast #116 of the School of Podcasting Morning Announcements originating from www.schoolofpodcasting.net Today I talk about a tool that will take the power of Wordpress and turn it into a Giant GOOGLE MAGNET. You can find i...

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Dec. 3, 2007

More Traffic = More Listeners

Get 25% off your membership fee using the coupon code santa now through December 25, 2007. Today I show how you can find out who is linking to your competitors using google. Then you can see if these same people might want to...

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Nov. 26, 2007

Frequently Asked Podcasting Questions

Thanks to Becky of Podcastdesigns.com for putting together another great piece of Album Art for my latest Podcast "Logical Weight Loss Podcast." www.logicalloss.com (as a member of the School of Podcasting you get 50% the pri...

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Nov. 19, 2007

Dealing with Negative Comments - Spam Free Phpbb

In this episode I have input from a listener on how to stop robots ("bots" ) from spamming your phpbb forum for your listeners. We also have an open in invite from George of the oneminutehowto.com for anyone looing for exposu...

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Nov. 12, 2007

Coaxing Advertisers To Your Podcast

Today in show #112 I provide some insights into getting sponsors that I have found on my own. 1. Find an advertiser that fits your niche. In my case I found two products that I like and I use. There is no "stretch." These adv...

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Nov. 5, 2007

Podcasting for Profit Author Leesa Barnes

OK, today I'm a little loopy. I spent the night in the emergency room (with ym girlfriend -she's fine), and in today's interview with Lessa Barnes I'm loopy as it was the end of Day 3 of the New Media Expo (and we were sleep ...

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Oct. 29, 2007

110 Selling Your Back Catalogue - History According to Bob

BIG NEWS School of Podcasting Subscribers will now get a month in the USATDOAY.com's Blogger and Podcaster guide (a $49 savings) for FREE. If you want to stay in the online version (or the printed version that will be publish...

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Oct. 22, 2007

109 Finding Time to Podcast

Are you arguing with your significant other about your podcasting habbits? Ever wonder how Dave has 8 podcasts ? Is it true that he just has no life? NO. It revolves around careful planning, and involving your family and frie...

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Oct. 16, 2007

108 Benefiting From Podcamps and Expos

Today I talk with Fred Castenada of www.strugglingentrepreneur.com and www.gaincontrolofyourday.com about the differences between Podcamp and The New Media Expo (Fred has been to both). We also learn about his two Podcasts an...

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Oct. 8, 2007

107 Expo Reflections

I give me insights into the expo. We give away the Behringer Podcast Studio Podcasting Package to Arthur Vanderbuilt (congrats and thanks for being a member). Reflections from the ExpoNicest guy I've never met before goes to ...

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Sept. 24, 2007

106 Creating an Elevator Pitch for the Expo

Are you going to the New Media Expo this week? I am. You can meet me outside ballroom A on Friday at 4:30ish. Here are some Tips for the Expo1. Have your business cards with you at all times.2. Have your elevatory pitch rea...

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Sept. 17, 2007

105 Producing Your Podcast From Segments with George Hrab

Get 20% off your membership at the School of Podcasting using the coupon code bts when you sign up at www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today we interview George Hrab from www.geologicpodcast.com a very creative podcast. George prod...

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Sept. 11, 2007

104 Zoom H2 Reviewed and Back To School Special

It's Back to School of and you can save 20% off your membership at the School of Podcasting (thorugh 10/1) when you use the coupon " bts " (short for back to school). Membership has its privledges as we will give away a Podca...

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Sept. 4, 2007

103 Zoom H4 Reviewed - Your Portable Sound Booth

In today's show I play around a bit with the Zoom H4 recorder. I mention that there are 3 setting for volume. You can adjust many increments in addition to those three. I mention that if you have an issue with finding a quiet...

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